Songs in Haiku: May 2009

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Guy calls his old flame.
He wants to get together,
but no commitments.

Nights Are Forever (1976)
England Dan and John Ford Coley

I don't ask for much.
I just want to have it all...
and I want it NOW!

The Miracle (1989)
Queen

Don’t walk home alone.
Want to date you and hold hands.
Love your walk and talk.

Let's Play (1959)
Fats Domino

You make me complete.
But loss of self-reliance
makes me miserable.

A Place In The Sun (2000)
Lit

His dreams led him back
to the school he laughed about.
He is needed there.

Welcome Back (1976)
John Sebastian

Waiting in the rain,
it's time to swallow my tears,
turn, and leave you here.

QuarterFlash (1981)
QuarterFlash

Long work hours stop dates.
Gotta work to use the car.
Congressman won’t help.

Summertime Blues (single - 1958)
Eddie Cochran

Nothing you can do...
Love isn't always on time.
You just stay the course!

Toto (1978)
Toto

It’s a party song.
All the girls are hot hot hot.
How are you feeling?

Buster Poindexter (1987)
Buster Poindexter

Want to walk away?
Every one of you: FIRED.
"Ohhhhhh, MOTHER FUCKER!"

Rockin' the Suburbs (2001)
Ben Folds

You’re on all the songs.
The lead doesn’t mean a thing.
Hey, will you teach me?

Mr. Bass Man (single - 1963)
Johnny Cymbal

Reliable for
booty-call emergencies.
Rush jobs accepted.

4 (1981)
Foreigner

They work hard all day.
They moan and long for freedom.
The men say “uh…ah.”

Chain Gang (single - 1960)
Sam Cooke